127_Robinson_St_FPA.pdf

This is a Florida Products Approval document issued by Escambia County, Florida on October 2, 2024, for the residential construction project at 127 Robinson Street in Pensacola. The document establishes pre-approved building materials that must be used for the demolition and reconstruction of the single-family home. Approved roofing products include GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning asphalt shingles, with optional ATAS standing seam metal roofing. For siding, the approved cement board products include ArtisanLap and HardiePlank by James Hardie, CertainTeed WeatherBoards, and NichiBoard products by Nichiha. Windows must utilize MARITECH Impact Glass, and exterior doors must be supplied by Therma-Tru Corporation in either "Smooth-Star" or "Benchmark" models. All products listed include specific Florida Building Code approval numbers required for compliance. Electronic bid submission is mandated by November 18, 2025, at 9:00 am, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 9:00 am. The project timeline requires 165 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with 135 days for substantial completion and 30 days for final completion.

The project is funded through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program, with pricing evaluated on a lowest total offer basis following responsiveness and contractor responsibility assessments. Bidders must submit a bid bond or cashier's check equal to 5% of the total bid price. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned. The contract includes a draw schedule with up to five payments based on project milestones, with final payment contingent upon project completion, inspections, and warranty documentation. Successful contractors must meet extensive insurance requirements, provide performance and payment bonds, submit E-Verify certification, conflict of interest forms, and proof of Florida business licensing. The comprehensive nature of the demolition and new construction project, combined with bonding and insurance requirements, indicates a substantial financial scope.